Issue - meetings

The Managing Director of Rubicon Leisure Limited presented the company’s Budget Report 2026/27.

Once the report had been presented, Members discussed the following points:

·             The fact that Rubicon Leisure Limited had been established by the Council to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of the local community.

·             The impact that conflict in the Middle East could have on financial costs and supplies, including for Rubicon Leisure Limited.

·             The action that could be taken to attract more visitors to Forge Mill Needle Museum.  Members were informed that the museum was performing really well.

·             The investment that the Council had agreed to make in upgrading the changing facilities for customers of ‘dry’ fitness services and equipment at the Abbey Stadium.

·             The impact that access to public transport in the Borough might have on the number of visitors using services provided by Rubicon Leisure Limited.

·             The value for money that the Council received, in terms of services delivered by Rubicon Leisure Limited.

·             The fact that Rubicon Leisure Limited delivered services and operated facilities as required by the Council.

RESOLVED that

the Rubicon Leisure Budget Report 2026/27, and its underlying assumptions be approved.

(During consideration of this item, Members discussed matters that necessitated the disclosure of exempt information. It was therefore agreed to move to exclude the press and public prior to any debate on the grounds that information would be revealed that included information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)).